CN103118931A - Battery-powered mining vehicle - Google Patents
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Abstract
A device for controllably supporting a battery includes an arm, a first protrusion, a second protrusion, and a cylinder actuator. The arm has a compartment formed in the arm and an opening extending through the arm at a base of the compartment. The cylinder actuator includes a piston connected to a rod, and is positioned substantially in the compartment of the arm. The rod extends toward the opening of the arm, and the rod moves through the opening during operation of the cylinder actuator. Also, the first protrusion extends from the arm in a first direction and the second protrusion extends from the arm in a second direction.
Description
The cross reference of related application
The application requires the rights and interests of the U.S. Patent application No.12/840515 of 21 submissions July in 2011, comprises specification sheets, accompanying drawing, claims and summary, in this mode by reference is incorporated into the application in full with it.
Technical field
Present invention relates in general to the field of mine vehicle.More specifically, the present invention relates to for controllably support, promote and or be fixed for for mine vehicle---such as battery-driven underground mining transport plane---the equipment of large-sized battery.
Background technology
The vehicle that is used for the underground mining operation---transport plane that for example is used for house column type mining---can be driven by the large-sized battery that is carried on vehicle.This type of battery can comprise housing, and this housing comprises an electrochemical cell array, thereby allows vehicle to pass mine in the situation that advance within the limited time period without rope.When running down of battery, the battery that vehicle can unload inefficacy recharges with the specified sites place in mine, picks up new battery, and continues operation.Typical mining transport plane can comprise the lifting means for supporting, lifting and/or stationary battery.Lifting means also can controllably rise as required and reduce battery so that battery is swapped out.
Summary of the invention
An embodiment relates to a kind of equipment for controllably supporting battery.This equipment comprises arm, the first protrusion, the second protrusion and cylinder actuator.Arm has the compartment that is formed in arm and the base portion place that is positioned at compartment, extends through the opening of arm.Cylinder actuator comprises the piston that is connected on bar, and roughly is positioned in the compartment of arm.Bar extends towards the opening of arm, and bar moves through opening in the operating period of cylinder actuator.In addition, the first protrusion extends from arm along first direction, and the second protrusion extends from arm along second direction.
Another embodiment relates to a kind of system for controllably battery being attached on battery-driven vehicle.This system comprise the framework of vehicle at least a portion, arm, be used for housing and the actuator of battery.Arm is rotatably connected on framework, and comprises along the first protrusion of first direction orientation with along the second protrusion of second direction orientation.Be used for the one or more battery units of housing supporting of battery, and comprise hook portion and groove.Actuator optionally makes arm rotate with respect to framework in the operating period of system, so that the first protrusion engaged hook portions and the second protrusion engaging groove, in order to controllably battery is attached on vehicle.
Another embodiment relate to a kind of for the transportation mineral products by battery-driven mine vehicle.This vehicle comprises a section, traction machine and the articulated joint between bed section and traction machine section.The bed section of vehicle is designed to support mineral products.The traction machine section of vehicle comprises operator's compartment.This vehicle also comprises at least one arm and a cylinder actuator.In traction machine section one side opposite with articulated joint, arm is pivotally connected on the traction machine section.In addition, arm the second protrusion and the lockout mechanism that comprise the first protrusion of extending from an end of arm, extend from the downside of arm.But this lockout mechanism comprises the Lock Part of linear translation.Cylinder actuator the operating period of vehicle the chien shih arm with respect to traction machine section pivotable.
Optional exemplary embodiment relates to as the further feature that can narrate generally in the claims and the combination of feature.
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According to the detailed description of hereinafter carrying out by reference to the accompanying drawings, invention will be more fully understood, and in accompanying drawing, same reference number represents same element, wherein:
Fig. 1 is the transparent view according to the mine vehicle of an exemplary embodiment.
Fig. 2 is the lateral plan of the mine vehicle of Fig. 1.
Fig. 3 is the transparent view according to the part of the mine vehicle of an exemplary embodiment.
Fig. 4 is that the mine vehicle of Fig. 3 is along the transparent view of the section of the line 4-4 intercepting of Fig. 3.
Fig. 5 is the transparent view that is in the mine vehicle of the Fig. 3 under the first configuration.
Fig. 6 is the transparent view that is in the mine vehicle of the Fig. 3 under the second configuration.
Fig. 7 is the lateral plan that is in the mine vehicle of the Fig. 3 under the first configuration.
Fig. 8 is the lateral plan that is in the mine vehicle of the Fig. 3 under the second configuration.
Fig. 9 is used for the first transparent view of the equipment of connection according to an exemplary embodiment.
Figure 10 is the second transparent view of the equipment that is used for connection of Fig. 9.
Figure 11 is the 3rd transparent view of the equipment that is used for connection of Fig. 9.
Figure 12 is the 4th transparent view of the equipment that is used for connection of Fig. 9.
The specific embodiment
Before forwarding the accompanying drawing that is shown specifically exemplary embodiment to, it should be understood that the application is not limited to set forth or details illustrated in the accompanying drawings or method in specification sheets.Should also be understood that term is just for the purpose described and should not be regarded as restrictive.
With reference to Fig. 1, mine vehicle comprises vehicle power (for example, battery, cond group).According to an exemplary embodiment, this vehicle be underground mining vehicle 110(for example, transport plane, shuttle car, loading-transportation-toppling over (LHD) vehicle), have as traction machine section 112 first's (for example, sections, section) and as the second portion of the bed section 114 that is used for the transportation mineral products.Traction machine section 112 and bed section 114 are by separating around the joint 124 that vertical axis rotates.Vehicle power conduct in Fig. 1 comprises that the large-sized battery 116 of the elementary cell array that is stored in wherein is illustrated.The operating personal of vehicle 110 can be driven vehicle 110 to loading area, and the transportation mineral products pass through mine, and mineral are delivered to dumping ground.
Although Fig. 1 illustrates mine vehicle 110, in further embodiments, the battery elevator system can be used for the elec. vehicle of other type, for example warehouse fork truck, construction equipment or electrically driven truck.In other embodiment, the battery elevator system can be used for static equipment or machinery.Although Fig. 1 illustrates the vehicle of supporting battery 116, in further embodiments, the object that is different from battery can be promoted, be supported, rises, falls by elevator system according to the present invention etc.
Referring now to Fig. 2, the traction machine section 112 of vehicle 110 comprises operator's compartment 118, the controller 130(in compartment 118 for example, joystick, operating console, interface etc.) allow operating personal to handle and/or otherwise control vehicle 110.Computing machine 120(for example, circuit, microprocessor or other hardware) can be arranged on traction machine section 112 or with traction machine section 112 and communicate by letter.According to an exemplary embodiment, controller 130 by computerization so that the instruction of operating personal is converted to the electric signal of being processed by computing machine 120, and be communicated to one or more motors and/or other member of vehicle 110, for example hydraulic valve, linear actuators.
The bed section 114 of vehicle 110 comprises that the bed 122(of the mineral products of assembling for supporting is referring to Fig. 1; For example, bucket, platform, surface) work implements of form.But, in the embodiment of other imaginations, this mine vehicle comprises be used to the scraper bowl that takes, batches winch, is used for fuel and/or lubricated module, staff's hoop, whipping crane or other work implements that equipment supports for forklift tooth, the cable of equipping transportation.In certain embodiments, car construction becomes to make the work implements of vehicle to remove desirably, upgrades or changes with another work implements.
The traction machine section 112 of vehicle 110 via joint 124(for example, pivot, fulcrum, articulated joint) be connected on a section 114, but so that traction machine section 112 and equal solderless wrapped connection 124 pivotable of bed section 114.The pivotable of section 112,114 solderless wrapped connections 124 can be vehicle 110 radius of gyration that reduces with respect to vehicle 110 length is provided, thereby allows vehicle 110 to move through narrow mine passage.But in the embodiment of other imaginations, vehicle is not hinged, and perhaps vehicle can comprise three or more for hinged section (with more than a joint).
Each in the traction machine section 112 of vehicle 110 and bed section 114 all comprises at least one wheel 126.According to an exemplary embodiment, traction machine section 112 has two wheels 126 and bed section 114 has two wheels 126.But, in further embodiments, can use pedal, skid or other element so that the movement of vehicle 110.
In traction machine section 112 side relative with joint 124, traction machine section 112 comprises the battery elevator system 128 that is designed to controllably attaching, lifting, supporting, rises and fall battery 116.According to an exemplary embodiment, this battery elevator system comprises the one or more arms (referring to for example arm shown in Fig. 4 224) on the framework (referring to for example framework shown in Fig. 3 212) that is connected to pivotally traction machine section 112.Actuator (referring to for example actuator shown in Fig. 3 226) makes arm controllably around pivot (referring to for example pivot shown in Fig. 4 228) pivotable, so that battery 116 physically engages and separates with the traction machine section 112 of vehicle 110.Imagine various forms of actuators, such as hydraulic actuating cylinder, sprocket wheel and chain, worm gear and motor, band and motor etc.In further embodiments, battery can be connected on another part of a section 114 or traction machine section 112.
Referring now to Fig. 3, battery-driven vehicle 210 or other mechanical part comprise by means of lifting means 216 be connected on battery 214 framework 212(for example, front baffle section, underframe, body structure).According to an exemplary embodiment, framework 212 is configured to support the member of mine vehicle, for example wheel, operator's compartment or bed.In addition, according to an exemplary embodiment, battery 214 comprises that the one or more electro-chemical cell 220(of supporting are referring to Fig. 4; For example, fuel cell, energy storage battery, cond group, battery) housing 218(for example, battery component, box, shell, case, packing material).In certain embodiments, the housing 218 of battery comprise lifting means 216 can be attached within it on battery 214 one or more passage 222(for example, groove, attaching feature).
With reference to Fig. 4, the cutaway view of the part of battery-driven vehicle 210 illustrates the member of lifting means 216, and it for example comprises arm 224 and actuator 226(, hydraulic actuating cylinder, linear electric machine).According to an exemplary embodiment, arm 224 rotatably connects (for example, pin connects) to framework 212 near pivot 228 places the base portion of framework 212.At pivot 230 places near the top of framework 212, the actuator 226 of lifting means 216 also rotatably is connected on framework 212.In addition, actuator 226 arm 224 with rotatably be connected on arm 224 near (at pivot 228 places) rotatably are connected to an end on framework 212 relative end.Therefore, actuator 226 is configured so that arm 224 moves with respect to framework 212 around pivot 228.
According to an exemplary embodiment, arm 224 for example comprises the first protrusion 232(, public connector, junction, salient, extension, jut, lug boss etc.), this first protrusion 232 extends from arm 224 on the end with on rotatably being connected to framework 212 of arm 224 relative end.Arm 224 also comprises the second protrusion 234, this second protrusion 234 arm 224 rotatably be connected to an end on framework 212 near extend from the downside of arm 224.Each protrusion 232,234 comprises the rounded outer surface with projection periphery, and in some such embodiment, this one plane, week edge limits circular arc as shown in the figure, this plane along vertical (that is, length direction) axis of arm 224 vertically directed, for example be section as shown in the view of Fig. 4.In some such embodiment, one or two protrusion 232,234 circular arc are greater than 90 degree, for example greater than at least 180 degree.
Protrusion 232,234 rounded outer surface be as contact surface, and wherein rounding of surface allows than distribute loads on the flat surfaces of similar width wider zone, thereby reduces component wear and plastic deformation.In addition, protrusion 232,234 rounded outer surface provide contact load on more than a direction, thereby improve the interlocking with battery 214.But in further embodiments, the contact surface of protrusion (with the corresponding construction of battery 214) is not circular, but wedge shape, smooth or other shape.
According to an exemplary embodiment, the housing 218 of battery 214 for example comprises hook portion 236(, flange, claw, curve) and groove 238(is for example, female connectors, binding site, socket, hole, hole, conduit), any one in hook portion 236 and groove 238 or both can be formed in housing 218, perhaps can be formed in the plug-in unit integrally formed with housing 218 (for example, separator).In certain embodiments, groove 238 comprises depression, circular inside face, and this inside face is configured as the second protrusion 234 of accepting arm 224, does not substantially have open space (for example, trickle tolerance) between both.Hook portion 236 is formed with another groove 240 in the curve of hook portion 236.The groove 240 of hook portion 236 is configured as admits the first protrusion 232.The protrusion 232 of arm 224,234 to the groove 238,240 of housing 218 between contact surface relevant contact force is assigned on its border circular areas, and restraining arm 224 and housing 218 relatively move with one or more degree of freedom (for example, two degree of freedom, three degree of freedom) at least at least.
In the embodiment of some imaginations, the arm of lifting means comprises protrusion and groove, and the corresponding housing of battery comprises the groove of the protrusion that is configured as accepting arm and is configured as the protrusion of being admitted by the groove of arm.In other such embodiment, lifting means comprises three or more arms, in the housing that corresponding conduit and feature are arranged on battery simultaneously.In certain embodiments, at least one in arm comprise from arm in another protrusion and/or the different protrusion of the arrangement structure of groove and/or the arrangement structure of groove.
With reference to Fig. 5-6, according to an exemplary embodiment, actuator 226 is hydraulic actuating cylinders, has the rod end 252 that rotatably is connected on framework 212 and rotatably is connected to lid end 254 on arm 224.The chamber 256 of the actuating of each hydraulic actuating cylinder by wherein increases or remove hydraulic fluid to be controlled, and this makes piston 258 translations, thereby makes rod end 252 shift-ins or shift out hydraulic actuating cylinder.Each arm for example comprises compartment 242(, an open space that fences up), at least a portion of actuator 226 is in the interior extension of this compartment 242.In certain embodiments, the rod end 252 of actuator 226 comprises that the bar hole 260(that is connected on framework 212 for example, the U-shaped folder), and lid end 254 is included in pivot 244 places and is connected to similar hole 262 on arm 224, this pivot 244(for example, the pin formula connects) near the first protrusion 232 and be arranged in compartment 242.When actuator 226 expansions or contracted length, arm 224 is around pivot 228 rotations.For example, the arm 224 of lifting means 216 is illustrated the rise configuration in configuration (for example, position, orientation) and Fig. 6 fallen that is in Fig. 5.
In falling configuration (Fig. 5), the first protrusion 232 of arm 224 can be inserted into conduit 222(Fig. 3 corresponding in the housing 218 of battery 214) in, thereby allow the first protrusion 232 by the below of hook portion 236.Arm 224 is raised up to rise configuration (Fig. 6) makes the first protrusion 232 engage with the groove 240 of hook portion 236.When the housing 218 of battery 214 promoted by the power that is applied to groove 240 from the first protrusion 232, the second protrusion 234 of arm 224 was inserted in groove 238.The first protrusion 232 and the second protrusion 234 are all to housing 218 application of forces, and power is born by each groove 238,240.Therefore, battery 214 is raised.
With reference to Fig. 7-8, battery-driven vehicle 210 also comprises lockout mechanism 246, and this lockout mechanism 246 is used for when battery 214 is supported by vehicle 210 housing 218 interlockings of arm 224 with battery 214.According to an exemplary embodiment, lockout mechanism 246 comprises the actuator (for example, linear electric machine, screw actuator, air cylinder, hydraulic actuating cylinder etc.) of linear actuators 248 forms and the Lock Part 250 that is optionally moved by linear actuators 248.In certain embodiments, lockout mechanism 246 is fastened on arm 224, for example substantially is positioned at the compartment 242 of arm 224.Therefore, the structure of arm 224 can be used for making lockout mechanism 246 to avoid contacting with other member or the external object (for example, mine wall) of vehicle 210.But in further embodiments, latch-up structure is fastened on another part of battery 214 or vehicle 210.
In certain embodiments, the form of the actuator 248 of lockout mechanism 246 be cylinder (for example, air cylinder or hydraulic actuating cylinder) and comprise be connected to bar 266 piston 264(for example, plunger), bar 266 extends through cylinder 268 the end of actuator 248.Bar 266 also extend through in the base portion of the compartment 242 that is formed in arm 224 opening 270(for example, hole, conduit).At the downside of arm 224, bar 266 can be connected to one and for example form lock pin 272(, bolt, rod member) extension on.Lock pin 272 inserts in hole 274 corresponding in housing 218 when being configured as protrusion 232,234 when arm 224 just at support housing 218.
Except protrusion 232,234 and groove 238,240 between power, the insertion that lock pin 272 passes hole 274 further is fixed to housing 218 on the remainder of arm 224 and vehicle 210.Therefore, travel that pushing away that vehicle 210 by mine (or other place) experiences hit, sharply turning, jolt etc. and will can easily battery 214 not deviate from from arm 224.In the time will throwing off battery 214 from vehicle 210, can be also remove lock pin 272 by means of the actuator 248 of lockout mechanism 246 from hole 274.
According to an exemplary embodiment, lockout mechanism 246 can be by means of hand valve control stalk operation, thus make piston 264 move in the housing 218 of battery 214 hole 274(for example, insertion section, conduit) in.Therefore, battery 214 is positioned at transporting position, and wherein battery 214 can not unclamp from vehicle 210 before untiing.In further embodiments, lockout mechanism 246 can activate by means of the automatic valve control stalk by controller (referring to for example controller shown in Fig. 2 130) operation in addition.In certain embodiments, lockout mechanism 246 comprises for the switch of the position of positioning piston 246 or sensor, thereby allows whether locks in place on arm 224 of vision indication (for example, convey in operator's compartment operating personal) battery 214.
In the situation that do not wish to be subjected to any theory constraint, (for example believe the lockout mechanism of the latch-up structure that comprises linear actuators and lock pin and other form, slide or pivotal latch) compare and can be not easy to block and/or cling, thus reduce the possibility that vehicle need to stop work and/or safeguard.But the embodiment of other imaginations can comprise the lockout mechanism of slip or pivotal latch or other form or the combination of lockout mechanism.
Referring now to Fig. 9-12, be positioned between two bodies (referring to for example battery shown in Fig. 3 214 and framework 212) system of connections 310(for example, fastening apparatus, being used for the system of attaching) the first member of comprising arm 312 forms is (for example, public connector) and the second component of receiving portion 314 forms (for example, female connectors, battery box plug-in unit).System of connections 310 is configured to apply moment between arm 312 and receiving portion 314, is attached to the body on receiving portion 314 and/or the body that will be attached on receiving portion 314 connects with body on being attached to arm 312 with lifting.
According to an exemplary embodiment, compartment 316 is formed in arm 312, and member can be connected on arm 312 in this compartment 316.In certain embodiments, lockout mechanism 318 is positioned in compartment 316 at least in part.Lockout mechanism 318 comprises Lock Part (referring to the lock pin 272 shown in for example Fig. 7-8), and this Lock Part extends through the opening (referring to the opening 270 shown in for example Fig. 7-8) that is formed in arm 312 at least in part in the base portion of compartment 316.
According to an exemplary embodiment, arm 312 also comprise have respectively contact surface 330 on it, two protrusions 326,328 of 332.The first protrusion 326 upwards and towards the body that is attached on arm 312 extends obliquely.The second protrusion 328 downwards and leave the body that is attached on arm 312 and extend obliquely.In certain embodiments, protrusion 326, the 328th has projection, the lobe of periphery of the circular arc of restriction at least 180 degree.
Receiving portion 314 comprises its hook portion part 334 and its slot part 336.Hook portion part 334 is extended from the top of receiving portion 314 and is curling and form the second groove 338 downwards.In the operating period of system of connections 310, the first protrusion 326 can insert in the second groove 338 and the second protrusion 328 can insert in the first groove 336 simultaneously, make each protrusion 326,328 and each groove 336,338 between form contact interface, thereby allow to apply torque.This torque can promote and/or support the body that is attached on receiving portion 314.When protrusion 326,328 engaged with groove 336,338, lockout mechanism 318 can optionally be activated, so that arm 312 and receiving portion 314 are further interlocked.
Receiving portion 314 also comprises for the protrusion 326,328 with arm 312 and is directed to groove 336,338 the inclined-plane respective housings 218 of the arm 224 as shown in Fig. 7-8 and battery 214 (also referring to).If arm 312 is crossed the lowland and inserted and can not suitably engage, the inclined-plane of receiving portion 314 is promoted to arm 312 for the suitable height that engages (for example, unsteady engagement features).In certain embodiments, receiving portion 314 can be connected on the battery container that has as the inclined-plane of the part of receiving portion.In these embodiments, the inclined-plane is when the vehicle approach battery and when arm enters receiving portion, arm is guided, and this can realize by activating a control handle.The purposes on inclined-plane is sub-arm and the aiming at of battery receiving portion.In case realize to aim at, just actuatable battery promotes control handle battery is raised up to the desired operation position.
As at the battery-driven vehicle as shown in various exemplary embodiments and be used for controllably supporting battery equipment structure and arrange only for exemplary.Although described only minority embodiment in detail in this open text, but many modifications be possible (for example, the use of the value of the size of various elements, specification, structure, shape and ratio, parameter, mounting arrangements structure, material, color, orientation etc.) and not essence break away from novel teachings and the advantage of the theme described in literary composition.For example, hook portion can be formed in the bottom of battery container, thereby forms upwards directed groove.In addition, actuator can be connected on arm at the opposite side of arm so as to the pivot that is connected to framework, so that the stretching, extension of actuator rotates up arm.Some are shown as the element that forms and can be made of a plurality of parts or element, and the position of element can be put upside down or otherwise be changed, and can revise or change character or quantity or the position of the element of dispersion.According to optional embodiment, order or the sequence of can change or resequence any process, logical algorithm or method step.Under the prerequisite that does not depart from the scope of the present invention, also can make other and substitute, revise, change and omit in design, operating conditions and the arrangement structure of various exemplary embodiments.
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1. one kind is used for controllably supporting the equipment of battery, comprising:
Arm, described arm have the compartment that is formed on wherein and are positioned at the opening that extends through described arm at the base portion place of described compartment;
The first protrusion, described the first protrusion extends from described arm along first direction, thus the first lifting that is provided for contacting with the first of described battery is surperficial;
The second protrusion, described the second protrusion extends from described arm along second direction, thus the second lifting that is provided for contacting with the second portion of described battery is surperficial; And
Cylinder actuator, described cylinder actuator are positioned in the described compartment of described arm, and comprise:
Be configured to the piston of translation in described cylinder, and
Be connected to the bar of described piston, the opening of described bar from described cylinder actuator towards described arm extends,
Wherein, described bar moves through described opening in the operating period of described cylinder actuator, thereby provides the locking interface for the third part of described battery.
2. according to claim 1 equipment, wherein, described the first protrusion and the second protrusion all have circular section segment along a plane, and described plane is that the longitudinal axis along described arm limits vertically.
3. according to claim 2 equipment, wherein, each circular section segment comprises the periphery that limits a circular arc.
4. according to claim 3 equipment, wherein, each circular arc is at least 180 degree.
5. according to claim 4 equipment, wherein, described first direction and second direction are substantially opposite each other.
6. system that is used for controllably battery being attached on battery-driven vehicle comprises:
The framework of at least a portion of described vehicle;
Rotatably be connected to the arm on described framework, described arm comprises:
The first protrusion along the first direction orientation;
The second protrusion along the second direction orientation; With
Support the housing that is used for described battery of one or more battery units, described housing comprises hook portion and groove; And
The first actuator, wherein in operating period of described system, described the first actuator optionally makes described arm rotate with respect to described framework, make described the first protrusion engage described hook portion and the described groove of the second protrusion joint, to be used for controllably described battery being attached to described vehicle.
7. according to claim 6 system also comprises:
The second actuator with the Lock Part that is connected on it, wherein said the second actuator optionally engages described Lock Part, thereby the described housing of described arm and described battery is locked together.
8. according to claim 7 system, wherein, described the second actuator is at least one in screw actuator, air cylinder or hydraulic actuating cylinder.
9. according to claim 8 system, wherein, described the second actuator is fastened on described arm, and wherein said the second actuator optionally makes described Lock Part and the interlocking of described housing.
10. according to claim 7 system, wherein, described the second actuator is cylinder actuator, and described Lock Part is lock pin, and described lock pin optionally engages the hole in the housing of described battery when being moved by described cylinder actuator.
11. system according to claim 10 also comprises:
Computerized controller, it is communicated by letter with described the second actuator with described the first actuator, thereby allow the operating personal of described system via described controller, described arm to be rotated with respect to described framework, described lock pin is moved with respect to the hole in described housing.
12. system according to claim 10, wherein, described groove comprises a concave surface, and this concave surface is configured as the cooperation convex surface of admitting described the second protrusion.
13. system according to claim 12, wherein, described the first protrusion comprises a convex surface, and the second groove that this convex surface is configured as with curve by described hook portion forms coordinates.
14. system according to claim 13, wherein, described first direction and second direction are substantially opposite each other.
15. system according to claim 14, wherein, described first direction upwards and towards the framework ground of described vehicle limits obliquely, and described second direction downward and framework ground that leave described vehicle limits obliquely.
16. the battery-driven mine vehicle of passing through that is used for the transportation mineral products comprises:
Be configured to carry the bed section of the vehicle of described mineral products;
The traction machine section that comprises the vehicle of operator's compartment;
Articulated joint between described bed section and described traction machine section;
Arm, described arm is connected on described traction machine section pivotally in its side opposite with described articulated joint, and described arm comprises:
The first protrusion that extends from an end of described arm,
The second protrusion that extends from the downside of described arm, and
Lockout mechanism, it comprises the Lock Part of translation linearly; And
Be used for making described arm with respect to the cylinder actuator of described traction machine section pivotable.
17. vehicle according to claim 16 also comprises:
Battery with housing, described housing comprises:
The first groove, it is configured as admits described the first protrusion,
The second groove, it is configured as admits described the second protrusion, and
Hole, it is configured as admits described Lock Part,
Wherein, described battery is controllably supported by described arm between the operation used life of described vehicle.
18. vehicle according to claim 17, wherein, described lockout mechanism comprises that wherein said Lock Part is lock pin be used to making described Lock Part the second cylinder of translation linearly.
19. vehicle according to claim 18, wherein, described the second cylinder is arranged in a compartment that is formed on described arm substantially.
20. vehicle according to claim 19, wherein, described the first protrusion and the second protrusion all have circular section segment, and the periphery of described circular section segment limits the circular arc of one at least 180 degree.
21. vehicle according to claim 20, wherein, the housing of described battery also comprises the inclined-plane, and described inclined-plane is used for the first groove and second groove of the housing that the first protrusion and the second protrusion with described arm be directed to described battery.
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